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- Deadline
- November 17, 2026 Submit before that date.
- Type
- Theater See all 152 theater auditions
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States More casting calls in Chicago
- Looking for
- Age 29
- Pay
- Paid The listing says it is paid.
- Posted by
- Lifeline Theatre
What they are looking for
Lifeline Theatre is casting an original stage adaptation of the Becky Chambers novella, directed by Gaby Labotka. This is a non-union production, and they are only seeking transgender, gender nonconforming, nonbinary and intersex actors, with a focus on actors of the global majority. Roles include Sibling Dex, a 29-year-old monk (partial, full or simulated nudity and staged intimacy, with an intimacy director), Mosscap, a robot played as a large puppet that requires puppetry skills, and a three-person ensemble with strong movement. In-person auditions run November 18 to 22, and performances run April 30 to June 13, 2027. It is paid: a $610 stipend plus $30 per performance. Email a headshot, resume and your availability. Apply through the original listing.
Castina's tip
Dress to move, since each slot runs about two hours and opens with a movement portion before the sides. If you want Mosscap, list any puppetry experience on your resume, even from a workshop. Read the novella before you go: the tone is calm and reflective, far from heavy drama. In your email, say which day and time work for you, and keep in mind the rehearsal room is upstairs with no elevator.
How to apply to this casting call
- Check that you fit. The call asks for age 29, and it is based in Chicago, Illinois, the United States.
- Get your materials ready: a short monologue, current headshots and your acting resume.
- Apply through the original listing from Lifeline Theatre: the button at the end of this page takes you there. You have until November 17, 2026.
- If they call you back, there may be a second round: the callback. Before you confirm, get the pay and the dates in writing.
Books to prepare for this audition
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The Actor and the Target
Declan Donnellan For when you get stuck: Declan Donnellan explains where fear and tension come from and how to put your attention back outside yourself. See it on Amazon -
Building a Character
Konstantin Stanislavski The second half of the system: how inner work turns into body, voice, tempo and characterization. See it on Amazon -
The Viewpoints Book
Anne Bogart and Tina Landau A method for group improvisation built on time and space (tempo, spatial relationship, shape and gesture), used by schools and companies. See it on Amazon
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